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Thousands March for Hong Kong Press Freedom
China has kept tight lid on future of Hong Kong press freedom and march seeks to protect rights
China Secret Labor Camps Continue Under New Names
Routine human rights violations at China secret labor camps appear to have largely continued
China Democracy at Stake in Hong Kong Political Turmoil
Democracy protests amid Hong Kong political turmoil may be pathway to elections for mainland
More Guilty Verdicts as Historic China Crackdown Continues
Historic China crackdown has led to jail for growing number of democracy activists
Trials and Prison for China’s New Democracy Movement
New Democracy Movement has faced severe repression since publicly calling for Chinese elections
China Scholar Escapes to Effective Exile Abroad
China Scholar Escape! University sacked him over what he argued were his political views.
Four Years Jail for Investigating China Corruption
Activist who was arrested after investigating China corruption receives jail for his heroic defiance
China Corruption Exposed by New Investigation Cooperative
New investigation cooperative pools resources dozens of international newspapers for journalism